Lawson Public School vs Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lawson Public School
Lawson · Government primary · K-6
196 students · ICSEA 1000
Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School
Lawson · Catholic primary · K-6
115 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Lawson Public School Lawson NSW | Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School Lawson NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #876 of 1,619 | #256 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2675 of 4,908 | #862 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 196 | 115 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 108 | 59 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 5% |
| Suburb | Lawson 2783 | Lawson 2783 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lawson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.olnlawson.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.6 vs 50.1).
- •Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 12.9).
- •Lawson Public School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 115.
- •Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -3%).
- •Lawson Public School is a government school while Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lawson Public School better than Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School ranks higher (71.6 vs 50.1 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lawson Public School and Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lawson and Lawson in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lawson Public School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School has 8.4.
How do Lawson Public School and Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School rank in NSW?
Lawson Public School is 876th of 1,619 and Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School is 256th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.